X classifies certain media as sensitive and applies controls governing where and how it appears, with user-adjustable settings that affect what sensitive content a user sees or posts.
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The terms establish that X applies visibility classifications to sensitive media and that users have settings they can adjust to control their exposure to such content, which affects both what content creators can post and what viewers encounter.
Interpretive note: The specific criteria for sensitive media classification and the precise visibility restrictions applied are contained in the linked sub-policy, not this index.
Under this policy, X may restrict the visibility of content classified as sensitive media, meaning posts containing such content may reach a smaller audience by default, and users can adjust their media display settings to control what sensitive content they see.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Sensitive media classification and visibility controls engage DSA obligations regarding age-appropriate content protection in the EU, UK Online Safety Act primary priority content requirements, and COPPA in the US where sensitive content …
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The terms establish that X applies visibility classifications to sensitive media and that users have settings they can adjust to control their exposure to such content, which affects both what content creators can post and what viewers encounter.
Under this policy, X may restrict the visibility of content classified as sensitive media, meaning posts containing such content may reach a smaller audience by default, and users can adjust their media display settings to control what sensitive content they see.
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